Woody

Grapevine

Note Profile

Natural 2 perfumes

About

Grapevine is a modern perfumery accord inspired by the woody character of climbing grapevines rather than the sweet fruit alone. It is typically constructed around dry cedarwood and vetiver facets, layered with warm amber and a subtle juicy grape nuance for depth and complexity.[1][4] Used prominently in Jo Malone London’s Cypress & Grapevine, it conveys the impression of sun‑warmed vines and wood rather than a simple grape note.[1][5]

Scent Profile

Olfactorily, Grapevine is primarily **woody** and **ambered**, with dry, slightly smoky cedar and earthy vetiver providing a structured backbone.[1][4] The accord is rounded by soft, resinous warmth from amber and a discreetly sweet, juicy grape facet that adds fruitiness without turning the note into a gourmand or overtly fruity effect.[1][4][5] Overall it smells like weathered vine wood and tendrils with a halo of ripe grape, giving a refined, vineyard‑like atmosphere.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 25%

Green 10%

Sweet 15%

Warm 35%

Woody 75%

Earthy 25%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 15%

Origin

Grapevine, as used in contemporary perfumery, is a composed accord rather than a direct essential oil from Vitis vinifera vines. Brand communication specifies that it is built by blending natural cedarwood and vetiver materials with amber notes and a grape-inspired facet to evoke the smell of woody vines intertwined with fruit.[1][4][5] The result is a stylized olfactory reconstruction of vine wood and foliage, created by perfumers using both natural extracts and synthetic aroma chemicals rather than a single botanical distillation.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use the Grapevine accord mainly in the heart and base of compositions to introduce a distinctive woody signature with a subtle fruity accent. It works well in woody-aromatic and chypre-style structures where cedar and vetiver are already present, lending a vineyard or pergola atmosphere that feels both natural and polished.[1][4][5] It pairs particularly well with green notes, mossy elements, cypress, and soft ambers, and can also differentiate fruity woods and masculine-leaning florals by giving them a drier, more structural woody-fruity core.